The Karachi Port handled 76,211 tonnes cargo including 46,633 tonnes import, 29,578 tonnes export cargo and 1,489 containers (TEUs) during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Friday.
The cargo comprised of 59,111 tonnes dry cargo including 22,320 tonnes general cargo; 5,701 tonnes fertiliser; 13,122 tonnes coal; 11,600 tonnes rock phosphate; 679 tonnes rice; 5,220 tonnes cement; 469 tonnes wheat and 17,100 tonnes oil/liquid cargo.
Ten ships namely Hyundai Sprinter, Lalazar, Y M Moon, Beluga Fascination, Yick Wing, Dominator, Kota Halus, Y M Faha, Naftocement-XI and Kota Perkasa sailed out to sea during the report period.
Five vessels viz Oel Victory, Y M Faha, Kota Halus, Star-1 and Ashraf Bay are currently at the berths.
Two ships namely Ms Simon and Pan Voyager expected to sail on Friday, while four vessels viz Overseas Primar, Danica Four, Oel Victory and Sea Veteran are expected to sail on Saturday.
Four vessels viz Regent, Al-Soor-II, Corinthiakos and Safinaz due to arrive on Friday, while five ships namely Battery Park, Kuo Chang, Nordwogr, Gallant Wave and Ltc Calvan P. Titus are due to arrive on Saturday.